In or out of context...
Word or phrase that is the opposite of another word.
What is an antonym?
The main idea is likened to an umbrella in the text. The main idea is the author's _______ _______.
What is general point?
It shows the relationship between the main idea, major details, & minor details in a passage.
What is an outline?
When the author presents events and processes in the the order which they happen.
The author's reason for for writing, also known as the purpose.
One or more words that mean the same or almost the same thing.
What is a synonym?
Specific evidence such as examples, causes, reasons, or facts.
What are supporting details?
Diagrams, visual outlines, that show the relationships between main ideas and supporting details.
What are maps?
When the author explains the reason why something happened or the result of something happening.
What is cause and effect?
Saying one thing, but meaning the opposite.
What is irony/sarcasm?
Known as examples, synonyms, antonyms, or general sense of the sentence or passage.
The general idea of the group below is...
1. Paper cuts
2. Minor problems
3. Broken nails
4. Wrong numbers
What is 2. Minor problems?
When something is suggested and not clearly stated.
What is implied?
Both, alike, same, similar, resemble, etc...
What are words that signal comparison?
The expression about an author's attitude or feeling about a subject.
What is tone?
Something that relates to an unknown word and allows you to figure out the meaning.
What is an example?
The general subject of a selection.
What is the topic?
Figuring out something on your own.
What is inferring/to infer?
When the author provides one or more examples to develop & clarify an idea
What is illustration?
When analyzing an argument, it is necessary to do 3 things...
What is:
1. Recognize the point
2. Is the author's support relevant?
3. Is the author's support adequate?
A way to save time when reading that includes figuring out the meanings of unfamiliar words.
What is looking at their context?
The beginning, the middle, the end, the beginning and the end.
What are locations of the main idea?
Review Test 2
pg. 120 #s: 1-5
1. A - facts
2. Also
3. In addition
4. A - major detail
5. B - minor detail
Relationships that involve: addition, time, illustration, comparison & contrast, & cause & effect.
What are patterns of organization?
6 types of ________. They are ____, ____, _____, ____, _____, _______
Propaganda
1. Bandwagon
2. Testimonial
3. Transfer
4. Plain folks
5. Name calling
6. Glittering generalities